Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Follow-up on the updated Back-a-Bike bags: The redesign is excellent! It eliminates the moisture access point at the top two attachment points and seems a bit beefier, but that may be because the other set we have has been loved for a year. I'd still prefer a non-nylon buckle on the bottom (in

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

That sounds like a good setup. I’d most likely be using these bags on my front panniers: Tubus Tara. The Tara has a U-shaped bottom rather than a flat bar. I wonder if this would not be optimal for the attachment of the Frost River. I wonder if others have used such an attachment system with

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Great question, John. My TourSacks were "lash on" (rather than elastic, as you describe), and my experience is lash on systems are far less "playful" on the rack over bumps for the simple reason that elastic gives, lashing does not. My main issue with the TourSacks is the load on top needing a

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Deacon, I'm curious about the attachment system of the Frost River bags. They do indeed look rugged and weatherproof, with what I'd consider a good shape (wide enough, not just tall). But as for the attachment: I wonder if you have used this buckle system before? In practice, can one get a

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I have a pair of grey waxed with brown leather, demo panniers for sale $200 plus shipping. On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:42:17 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Who makes um and what is your experience with them, especially as it > relates to: > — ease of access > — weatherproof > —

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I made a pair of waxed canvas panniers today. Doing another set next week. On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:42:17 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Who makes um

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Thanks, Jeff. I appreciate it. I've bounced panniers with that mounting system clean off, so I'll stick with the Frost Rivers, which are on the way any road. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 8:22:03 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote: > > I have a set of the Swift rolltop panniers in

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I have a set of the Swift rolltop panniers in waxed canvas that I picked up from a fellow list member just over a year ago. They're stout and feel pretty bulletproof. I've used them a couple of times but I tend to turn to my Ortlieb panniers more often thanks to their superior mounting solution

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

You are spot on and no doubt so are my daughters. They know and I know I fit in a very different category from them in terms of usage and abuse, even when we're on the same trip. Sardonic grin. I used the pair of Back-A-Bikes to test out the concept of separate panniers (rather than the

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I vote with your daughters. I love the back a bike bags. I don't know if you can beat the ease of frequent access. I have found mine to be a real pleasure to use multiple times each day--love the toggles! I don't know that the buckles and belts and what have you on other panniers would be

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

Thanks guys! Great to see so many options are still out there. I was concerned when Swift and Carsick stopped waxed canvas. I'm betting a canvas canoe company has a grasp of the kind of abuse (and a forever warrantee to boot) I put these though vs a more randonneuring mindset, which is what the

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I stand corrected - the Frost River bags are waxed canvas. On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 2:56:48 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > For weatherproofing, the rolltop closure is probably your best bet if > you're aiming to keep water/elements out. > I don't think there's production panniers in

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

David Cain in Vermont (same state that brings us Ibex and Darn Tough Socks) creates beautiful functional canvas panniers through his one-man operation, Waxwing Bag Co. He's a randonneur and all around bikey person, and I'm dying to have him make me a bag sometime soon.

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

For weatherproofing, the rolltop closure is probably your best bet if you're aiming to keep water/elements out. I don't think there's production panniers in waxed canvas right now. Ironweed makes canvas bags, but not waxed. You could wax them yourself of course! IMO, Swift makes the best

Re: [RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

North St is GREAT, and I have/had several pairs of panniers of theirs over the years. However, they don't do canvas, and their look is a bit more on the modern side. -Shawn Yeah, this electronic communiqué comes from "a device". http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

North St bags are pretty sharp, made here in Portland. http://northstbags.com/collections/bike-panniers No experience with these myself, but my office mate rides with a pair of them every day, and they are holding up well. They have been helpful about repairs and such. On Tuesday, December

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

http://anhaicabagworks.com/ waxed canvas! Very well made IME. On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 1:42:17 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Who makes um and what is your experience with them, especially as it > relates to: > — ease of access > — weatherproof > — bikepacking and errand daily

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I haven't used them yet, but I have been looking at Ironweed's offerings: http://www.ironweedbp.com/panniers.html And of course, there's always Carradice. The Anhaica bags Garth mentions look good, too. yours, Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Who makes Canvas Panniers now?

I saw these on Etsy , waxed canvas and all. I know nothing of actually using them though. https://www.etsy.com/shop/anhaicabagworks?order=price_desc http://anhaicabagworks.com/shop/23438 http://anhaicabagworks.com/shop/234776226 On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 1:42:17 PM UTC-5, Deacon